US Supreme Court Begins New Term With Major Political and Constitutional Cases
Washington: The United States Supreme Court has opened its new term with a series of politically significant and constitutionally important...
Volantis Raises $88 Million to Develop Laser-Based Technology for Faster AI Chips
San Francisco: Semiconductor startup Volantis has raised $88 million in a Series A funding round to develop a new optical...
Nepal’s Political Parties Debate Democratic Reforms and a New Direction for Governance
Kathmandu: Nepal's political debate has intensified as leaders from several major parties called for greater cooperation, constitutional stability and changes...
Schneider Electric to Acquire PTC in $23.7 Billion Industrial Software Deal
Paris/Boston: Schneider Electric has agreed to acquire U.S.-based industrial software company PTC in an all-cash transaction with an implied enterprise...
Nepal Political Parties Call for Cooperation on Democracy and Constitutional Issues
Kathmandu: Nepal's major political parties have renewed calls for political cooperation on democracy, constitutional governance and national interests as leaders...
Nippon Paint to Acquire AkzoNobel’s Southeast Asian Decorative Paints Business for $1.35 Billion
Tokyo/Amsterdam: Japan's Nippon Paint Holdings has agreed to acquire AkzoNobel’s Southeast Asian decorative paints business for approximately $1.35 billion, creating...
Governor’s Rule Debate Intensifies in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Amid Political and Security Tensions
Islamabad: Political tensions in Pakistan have intensified as the possibility of imposing Governor’s Rule or an emergency in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa...
RBI Rate Hike Expectations Rise as Inflation Pressures and Global Rates Reshape India’s Business Outlook
Mumbai: Expectations of a fresh interest-rate increase by the Reserve Bank of India have intensified as inflation pressures broaden, economic...
Pakistan Government and Opposition Remain at Odds as Political Tensions Continue
Islamabad: Political tensions in Pakistan remain elevated as negotiations between the government and opposition have failed to produce a clear...
G7 Emergency Oil Release Puts Fresh Pressure on Global Energy Prices
London: Global oil markets moved lower as additional crude supplies from the Middle East and a planned release of emergency...
Renewed Fighting in Tigray Brings Ethiopia’s Political Stability Under Pressure
Addis Ababa: Renewed clashes in Ethiopia's Tigray region have raised fresh concerns about political stability and the durability of the...
South Africa’s Private Sector Contracts as Weak Demand and Fuel Costs Hit Businesses
Johannesburg: South Africa’s private-sector economy came under renewed pressure in September, with business activity contracting at its fastest pace since...
Egypt, Eritrea, Somalia and Sudan Issue Joint Call for Regional Cooperation
Asmara: The leaders of Egypt, Eritrea, Somalia and Sudan have issued a joint political declaration calling for greater cooperation and...
UNHCR Warns Funding Shortfall Could Leave 8.3 Million Displaced People Without Vital Support
Geneva: The United Nations Refugee Agency (UNHCR) has warned that nearly 8.3 million refugees, forcibly displaced and stateless people could...
Yemen Government Announces Military Campaign to Reclaim Houthi-Controlled Areas
Aden: Yemen's internationally recognised government has announced plans for a military campaign aimed at regaining areas currently controlled by the...
Nepal Floods Put Jobs and Livelihoods at Risk Beyond Directly Affected Areas
Kathmandu: Catastrophic flooding in Nepal has disrupted employment and livelihoods and could affect workers and businesses well beyond the areas...
Germany Announces More Than €1.3 Billion Support Package for Ukraine
Berlin/Kyiv: Germany has announced a new support package worth more than €1.3 billion for Ukraine following German Chancellor Friedrich Merz's...
Global Life Expectancy Nearly Returns to Pre-Pandemic Level, WHO Data Shows
Global life expectancy has recovered to almost its pre-pandemic level, but new health data shows that people are not necessarily...
Hungary Signals Possible Move to Ease Veto on Ukraine and Moldova EU Talks
Brussels: Hungary is signaling a possible easing of its opposition to further progress in the European Union membership negotiations of...
Satellite Data Reveals Major Methane Leak at Turkey Landfill Ahead of COP31
Istanbul: A major methane-emission hotspot has been identified at a landfill near Istanbul, raising fresh concerns about Turkey’s waste-management practices...
Milorad Dodik Declares Political Victory After Bosnia and Herzegovina Election
Sarajevo: Bosnian Serb political leader Milorad Dodik has declared victory for his Alliance of Independent Social Democrats (SNSD) following Bosnia...
Australia Records Second-Hottest September as Climate Change and El Niño Intensify Heat
Canberra: Australia experienced its second-hottest September on record in 2026, with temperatures significantly above the long-term average and nighttime heat...
Bosnia and Herzegovina Election Highlights Deep Political Divisions
Sarajevo: Bosnia and Herzegovina's general election has highlighted the country's continuing political divisions, with preliminary results showing strong performances by...
WHO Puts Health at the Center of Pacific Climate Talks Ahead of COP31
Suva, Fiji: The World Health Organization has joined Pacific leaders and governments at the Pre-COP31 climate meeting in Fiji, calling...
Brazil Heads Toward Runoff After Bolsonaro and Lula Lead First Round
Brasília: Brazil's presidential race is moving into a second-round contest after Flávio Bolsonaro and President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva...
Pacific Climate Groups Set Five Red Lines Ahead of COP31
Nadi, Fiji: Pacific climate advocates have issued five major “red lines” ahead of the Pre-COP31 meetings in Fiji and Tuvalu,...
Brazil Presidential Election Heads to Runoff Between Flávio Bolsonaro and Lula
Brasília: Brazil's presidential election is heading for a second round after Senator Flávio Bolsonaro and incumbent President Luiz Inácio Lula...
Extreme Heat Raises New Climate Threat for Pregnant Women and Newborns
Nadi, Fiji: Extreme heat is emerging as a serious climate-related threat to pregnant women, unborn babies and newborns, with health...
Spain Calls Early General Election for November 29 Amid Political Uncertainty
Madrid: Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has announced an early general election for November 29, bringing forward the country's parliamentary...
Kiren Rijiju Responds to Mallikarjun Kharge’s Remarks Amid Political Exchange
New Delhi: Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju has responded to recent remarks by Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge, leading to another...
BJP Announces Candidates for Rajya Sabha Bypolls in Uttarakhand and West Bengal
New Delhi: The Bharatiya Janata Party has announced its candidates for upcoming Rajya Sabha bypolls in Uttarakhand and West Bengal,...
Campaigning Ends for Six Assembly and Lok Sabha Bypolls Across Four Regions
New Delhi: Campaigning for six upcoming bypolls across Assam, West Bengal, Tamil Nadu and Puducherry has concluded, setting the stage...
WHO Emergency Dashboard Reports 52 Global Health Events as Global Health Monitoring Continues
Geneva: The World Health Organization's Health Emergency Dashboard has recorded 52 health-related events in its latest global update, providing a...
Protests Intensify Across India as Demonstrators Demand Election Chief’s Resignation
New Delhi: Political tensions surrounding India’s electoral system intensified as protesters in Delhi and Mumbai continued demonstrations demanding the resignation...
Boudh Police Destroys 83.79 Tonnes of Ganja Under Operation Dahan, Completes 100% Disposal Target
Sudam babu state bureau odisha Hit and hot news Boudh, Odisha | October 4, 2026 Boudh District Police has achieved...
Supreme Court Examines Plea Over Election Commission Chief’s Powers
New Delhi: The Supreme Court is examining petitions that raise questions about the exercise of powers by Chief Election Commissioner...
Hurricane Rachel Moves Away From Mexico as Dangerous Swells Continue
Mexico: Hurricane Rachel is moving west-northwest over the Pacific Ocean away from Mexico, while dangerous ocean conditions and heavy swells...
Six Members of Family Injured After Suspected LPG Leak Triggers Fire in Bengaluru
Bengaluru, Karnataka: Six members of a family, including four children, suffered burn injuries after a suspected LPG leak triggered a...
Mumbai Local Train Services Hit by Sunday Mega Blocks
Mumbai, India: Mumbai’s suburban railway network is facing disruptions as scheduled maintenance blocks affect local train services across several routes....
F1 Fans Face Long Shuttle Bus Queues at Sepang International Circuit
Sepang, Malaysia: Formula One fans attending the Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix at Malaysia’s Sepang International Circuit have faced significant...